C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Athens State University Athens, AL Athens State, founded in 1822, is an upper-division, liberal arts university. Programs are offered through the Schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, and Education. Its campus is located in Athens, 20 miles west of Huntsville. Web Site www.athens.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 3,025 Women 1,992 (65.9%) Men 1,033 (34.1%) Graduate Students 38 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Noncompetitive No No Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA Standardized Tests Essay Extracurricular Activities MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance Not available Tuition and Fees In-state: $6,690 Out-of-state: $12,630 Room and Board Average Percent of Need Met 4% Average Freshman Award $10,341 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 20% of classes 10-19 students: 24% of classes 20-29 students: 28% of classes 30-39 students: 16% of classes 40-49 students: 4% of classes 50-99 students: 3% of classes Over 100 students: 5% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Athens Population 23,469 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Bear STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning Students Graduating Within 4 Years Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 1.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.8% Asian 13.2% Black/African-American 2.4% Hispanic/Latino 1.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 77.1% White 3.2% Unknown 0.1% from 1 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Noncompetitive: Virtually all applicants accepted regardless of high school rank or test scores. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English Mathematics Science Foreign Language Social Studies History Academic Electives Examinations Exam SAT or ACT SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Scores Due in Admissions Office APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 300 North Beaty Street City, State, Zip Athens, AL 35611 Phone (256) 233-8220 Fax (256) 233-8164 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admissions@athens.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee $30 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Not available No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Not accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not required Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record Academic GPA Standardized Tests Class Rank Recommendations Essay Interview Level of Applicant's Interest Extracurricular Activities Volunteer Work Particular Talent/Ability Character/Personal Qualities First Generation to Attend College State Residency Geographic Residence Relation with Alumnus Religious Affiliation/ Commitment Ethnicity Work Experience
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 Average GPA 3.75 and Above 3.50-3.74 3.25-3.49 3.00-3.24 2.50-2.99 2.00-2.49 ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 Score of 24-29 Score of 18-23 Score of 12-17 Score of 6-11 Score of 5 or Below Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance Not available Tuition and Fees In-state: $6,690 Out-of-state: $12,630 Room and Board Books and Supplies $1,000 Other Expenses Payment Plans Credit card APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office Application Process E-mail Application Deadline Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning June 1 Federal Methodology Forms Required Cost to File FAFSA Code is 001008 Free PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 4% Average Award $10,341 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 987 (79.6%) of freshmen 886 (89.9%) of applicants 880 (99.8%) of applicants with financial need 38 (2.3%) of aid recipients Received by 574 (66.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,190 Received by 834 (93.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,389 Received by 153 (12.3%) of aid recipients 12 (1.0%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,730 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 2% Average Award $8,599 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 1,073 (63.2%) of undergraduates 978 (91.2%) of applicants 959 (97.1%) of applicants with financial need 21 (1.8%) of aid recipients Received by 563 (59.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,976 Received by 879 (91.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,964 Received by 121 (4.2%) of aid recipients 3 undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,060
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans College/university loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Minority scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Leadership scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session Semester Offered General Catalog/Bulletin UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Art/Art Studies, General Behavioral Sciences Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other Chemistry, General Computer Science Computer and Information Sciences, General Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Elementary Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other History, General Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General Humanities/Humanistic Studies Information Resources Management Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management Mathematics, General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Natural Sciences Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management Religion/Religious Studies Social Sciences, General Sociology Special Education and Teaching, General Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Technical Teacher Education Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Business/marketing, Education, Liberal arts/general studies None Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships Offered CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted for placement and credit Not available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty Part-Time Faculty Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 20% of classes 10-19 students: 24% of classes 20-29 students: 28% of classes 30-39 students: 16% of classes 40-49 students: 4% of classes 50-99 students: 3% of classes Over 100 students: 5% of classes 2-9 students: 35% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 35% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 29% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Holdings Yes Computing Computer Ownership Computers Available on Campus 210 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Available Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master's Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Athens Population 23,469 Getting Around Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Large town Campus Map Nearest Airport Map 15 mile(s) from campus in Huntsville Campus Size 45 acres Nearest Bus Station 1 mile(s) from campus in Athens Weather Nearest Train Station 100 mile(s) from campus in Birmingham Temperature 29.2 average low in January, 86.6 average high in September Rain 119 rainy days per year HOUSING College Housing College does not provide housing for students Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 100% Off-Campus Housing Assistance SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Not available Not available Not available Not available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Not offered Not offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors Bear Royal blue and white Intercollegiate Sports Offered Sport WOMEN Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given MEN
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations drama theatre, literary magazine, student government, student newspaper Sororities Fraternities ROTC
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 3,025 Women 1,992 (65.9%) Men 1,033 (34.1%) Full-Time Undergraduates 1,212 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 30 All Graduate Students 38 Yes 1.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.8% Asian 13.2% Black/African-American 2.4% Hispanic/Latino 1.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 77.1% White 3.2% Unknown 0.1% from 1 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning Students Graduating Within 4 Years Students Graduating Within 5 Years Students Graduating Within 6 Years AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2018